airless

[ air-lis ]
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adjective
  1. lacking air.

  2. that is without fresh air; stuffy: a dark, airless hallway.

  1. that is without a breeze; still: an airless July day.

Origin of airless

1
First recorded in 1595–1605; air1 + -less

Other words from airless

  • air·less·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for airless

airless

/ (ˈɛəlɪs) /


adjective
  1. lacking fresh air; stuffy or sultry

  2. devoid of air

Derived forms of airless

  • airlessness, noun

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